Suggested use for a 1031 Exchange

[Ronnie Galindo]

Hello All,

I am trying to get an "out of the box" way of using this tax deferment. I own a home and am looking to move into something better. I have gained substantial equity but don't want to pay capital gains and have been in the home for a short time (about a year). I live in CA and know I have to be in the home a lot longer before I can sell without getting a huge hit on my equity. I thought about renting but would barely make the mortgage, which doesn't seem smart to me. I thought about opening an LLC and having it "own the property" and rent it to me then try that but I want to hear from others what they have done for this.

Thank you,

-Ronnie